Side by Side Extra front cover
Side by Side Plus front cover
Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
Side by Side Extra front cover
Side by Side Plus front cover
Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
About the course
Side by Side’s easy-to-use, playful and motivational content and dynamic interactive practice leads to language mastery
Discover a dynamic, all-skills program that builds learners’ English language ability to help them communicate more confidently at home, school, work and in their community. Easy to use for students and teachers, the course focuses on all four skills, with humorous and playful activities that enhance motivation.
Side by Side Extra, an enhanced version of the classic Side by Side program, builds students’ general language proficiency through real-life communication practice that is student-centered, interactive and fun. New features include expanded grammar practice, eTexts and a FunZone with digital activities, games and entertainment.
Side by Side Plus features new academic discourse practice, expanded reading comprehension activities and new writing process lessons that develop students’ basic academic and career readiness skills.
Why choose Side by Side Extra & Plus?
Proven and popular methodology for dynamic, all-skills practice
Expanded activity workbooks and new skill checks for enhanced self-assessment
Innovative eTexts and digital FunZone activities for motivating independent learning
Courses available
Side by Side Extra
Side by Side Extra promotes active communication through dynamic, interactive practice that gets students talking from day one.
Expanded practice in the Student Book, Workbook and the new eText provides a wealth of additional activities to reinforce and extend students' learning.
Side by Side Plus
Side by Side Plus features new academic discourse practice, expanded reading comprehension activities and new writing process lessons that develop students’ basic academic and career readiness skills.
New 'blue pages' develop basic career and academic readiness skills aligned with current standards. And 'yellow pages' prepare students to succeed using English for life skills and on assessments.
Side by Side Extra & Plus are part of our Connected English Learning Program
Fast-track your learners' progress:
- Teach with Side by Side Extra or Plus
- Assess with Benchmark Test
- Certify with Pearson English International Certificate
Benchmark Test
Regularly measures learners' progress to build confidence and set them on a clear and personalised learning path.
Pearson English International Certificate
Focuses on the modern, real-life communication skills needed for your learners' next big steps.
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